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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=82 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="1398dfe1esnpes.jpg"> <div> <B>Save  Mill  Pond</B></div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=398 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="1398dfc3.jpg"> <div> <B>News...</B></div> <div> <B>May 18, 2005 - Article Voted Affirmative At C-O-MM Annual Meeting!!!</B><B> <A NAME="may_17_2005___article_voted"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> The citizens of the C-O-MM Fire District demonstrated their civic fortitude and were successful in getting the $375,000 appropriation for the Archibald parcels approved at the Annual Meeting. The Article passed 203 to 54 and easily met the 2/3 majority that was required.</div> <bR> <div> This is a critical first step in the preservation and rehabilitation of Mill Pond and gives the Committee the momentum it needs to move onto the next phases.</div> <bR> <div> The Mill Pond Preservation Committee thanks all of the voters who gave up their personal time to get us past this very important milestone. We are also indebted to all of those who worked with the Committee to get the word out.</div> <bR> <div> A very big THANK YOU to all of you!!</div> <bR> <div> <B>May 3, 2005 - C-O-MM Annual Meeting ~ Information Meeting</B></div> <div> The Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mill (C-O-MM) Prudential Committee will hold a information meeting about the Warrant that is to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting.</div> <bR> <div> This informational meeting will be held at the Centerville Fire Station on Route 28 in Centerville on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 7:00 PM. Voters may attend this informal session and ask any questions about the Articles that are on the Warrant.</div> <bR> <div> <B>May 3, 2005 - Informational Meeting Scheduled</B><B> <A NAME="informational_meeting"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> An Informational Meeting will be held on Monday, May 9, 2005 at 7:00 PM at the <A HREF="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=559+Cotuit+Rd,+Marstons+Mills,+MA+02648&hl=en" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=559+Cotuit"><U>Burgess House</U></A>, 559 Route 149, Marstons Mills, MA.</div> <bR> <div> A representative of the Mill Pond Preservation Committee will make a presentation about the status of Mill Pond and the immediate issues facing it, followed by a questions and answer session. All are welcome to attend!</div> <bR> <div> <B>Note:</B> Please park in the Burgess parking lot and not on the street.</div> <bR> <div> <B>April 23, 2005 - IPA Board Supports Mill Pond Initiative</B></div> <bR> <div> The Indian Ponds Association [IPA] Board Of Directors has announced its support for the Mill Pond Preservation Committee's efforts to protect our water supply and Mill Pond.</div> <bR> <div> In a story in their upcoming Spring 2005 <I>The IPA Newsletter</I>, <B>"The IPA Board of Directors strongly encourages all Town of Barnstable registered voters living in the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills (COMM) Fire/Water District to support a grass-roots initiative by the Mill Pond Preservation Committee..."  </B></div> <bR> <div> Emory D. Anderson, PhD, president of the IPA said in his e-mail to the board: "Both Geri and I feel that what the Committee is trying to do (conserve land, preserve and improve water quality, and prevent further housing development on land in close proximity to the Marstons Mills River and Mill Pond) is consistent with the IPA's mission."</div> <bR> <div> "Even though this parcel of land is technically outside of the IPA area, it is close enough to be of interest to us. We feel his [Kevin Galvin's] request for assistance in helping to publicize this important vote is not unreasonable and is something that we can and should do to assist a like-minded group." </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Home"><U>Home</U></A> | <A HREF="themillpond.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mill Pond"><U>Mill Pond</U></A> | <A HREF="faqs.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Faqs</U></A> | <A HREF="maps.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Maps"><U>Maps</U></A> | <A HREF="vote.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Vote!"><U>Vote!</U></A> | News | Photos | <A HREF="keepposted.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Keep Posted"><U>Keep Posted</U></A> | <A HREF="contactus.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U>Contact Us</U></A></div> <bR> <div> © 2005 Mill Pond Preservation Committee</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>